C01109-2017 |
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Subject of the Disclosure |
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Acquisition of shares of BF Jade E-Services Inc. (“BF Jade”) |
Background/Description of the Disclosure |
On 23 February 2017, Ayala Corporation (“Ayala”), Ayala Land Inc. (“Ayala Land”), BPI Capital Corporation (“BPI Capital”), and Kickstart Ventures Inc. signed an investment agreement to acquire ownership stakes in BF Jade E-Service Philippines, Inc. (“BF Jade”), subject to the fulfillment of certain closing conditions, including the approval of the acquisition by the Philippine Competition Commission. BF-Jade is the owner and operator of online fashion platform Zalora Philippines (“Zalora”). |
Date of Approval by Board of Directors |
Aug 1, 2016 |
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Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
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Through this transaction, Ayala aims to capture the growing opportunities in e-commerce amid a robust domestic consumer market and an increasingly digital environment. Moreover, with businesses in real estate, banking, and telecommunications, this investment provides opportunities for Ayala to create synergies across the e-commerce value chain. |
Date | TBA |
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Manner |
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Issuance of primary shares of the corporation |
Description of the company to be acquired or sold |
BF Jade is the owner and operator of online fashion platform Zalora Philippines (“Zalora”). Zalora is currently the Philippines’ largest online fashion destination offering over 120,000 products across over 1,000 brands in accessories, beauty, clothing, shoes, and sports. Zalora’s online fashion business is complemented by a proprietary, robust, and scalable logistics platform that effectively utilizes online channels and technology. |
Number of shares to be acquired or disposed | 269,864,500 |
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Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction | 43.28 |
Price per share | Total amount <10% of Ayala's shareholders' equity |
Nature and amount of consideration given or received |
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The amount is not material as it is less than 10% of Ayala Corporation’s total shareholders' equity |
Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration |
In coming up with the valuation, two (2) methods were utilized: (i) Discounted Cash Flow with terminal value using the Gordon Growth method and (ii) Enterprise Value / Net Merchandise Value multiple |
Terms of payment |
Subject to conditions precedent |
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any |
1. Completion of certain procedural requirements and submission by Sellers of certain documents to Buyers as part of the due diligence examination; and |
Any other salient terms |
1. Board of Directors approval on 1 August 2016 is subject to completion of due diligence examination and satisfaction of conditions precedent |
Name | Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates | |
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BF Jade E-Services Inc. | None |
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
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This acquisition allows Ayala to capture the growing opportunities in e-commerce |
Other Relevant Information |
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Name | Paolo Borromeo |
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Designation | Head, Corporate Strategy and Development Group |